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 If 'the rose' isnt afraid, why should I?
The Fearless Rose

We have been vacationing in Michigan
for 11 memorable years

Every spring
I find myself marveling at the independence
and
resiliency of a single red rose

which not only survives
but thrives

all alone among a bed of weeds
blooming like clockwork
without fail
on the side of a rocky slope
in a rather secluded area

the single rose

When I think of all the time and energy
not to mention
fertilizer
I use at home to keep our garden healthy

it makes me appreciate this true
"miracle growth"
that has made it on it's own
year after year
without any help from me.

All summer
I find myself snapping endless pictures
of this American beauty

Similarly
whenever my aging parents and I
are having any kind of moment
I immediately run for my camera

I hate to admit this

recently

I've let my mind wander to that bad place
wondering if I will blessed enough to enjoy
 another spring with them
Although
That's another story

Lately
I seem to be afraid
of a lot of things

worry grabs me
 tries to choke me
just like those weeds
even occasionally robs me of a good nights sleep

I should not allow that to happen!

Today,
on my way home from Sisters Lakes
I was thinking about
 my brave little flower

No matter what the winter brings
That lonely rose springs back to life
in all its splendor

I wish I had the
strength
endurance
and the hope
in addition to
the absence of fear
of that Rose

I came to the conclusion
that I might learn a thing or two
from that
brave little flower
that grows among the weeds

Then, as if on cue
I heard a song on the radio
That never fails to move me

sung by Bette Milder
called

the Rose

While listening to the tender
soothing melody
it seemed to me that this was
more
than just a coincidence




Title: Bette Midler - The Rose lyrics

Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed

Some say love it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
And you its only seed

It's the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give?
And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
For the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed
That with the sun's love
In the spring
Becomes the rose





    Posted by roe on 2009-06-24 23:39:41 | Rating: | Views: 208
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what a great song- Mark 4:26-28-- and Matthew 6:25-34....
Posted by  pastormike  on 2009-06-25 01:54:17 
  
I haven't used the reply to the comment button as yet,
thanks pastormike, you always give great directions, I think of you as my heavenly gps system!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-06-25 20:48:02 
  
Roe, it's just the stage of life you've reached when you realise nothing, bar the rose, is forever. I used to worry about what I'd do when my mother wasn't around, yet somehow or other nature prepares you at accept the fact, if not embrace it. The thing to do is just enjoy every single day you spend together and now and again, stop and pick off a rose and give it to them. Bless you, E
Posted by  overthehillandfar...  on 2009-06-25 03:09:46 
  
great advice my friend, I think I will do that! Great idea!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-06-25 20:49:03 
  
very nice blog .a real pure blog ,,,,,,,well done
Posted by  ROHIT_GANGOTIA  on 2009-06-25 04:41:34 
  
hi Rohit, nice to meet you, thanks

and if you are new to thoughts, welcome!
my real name is Rose! your new bud!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-06-25 20:51:51 
  
Fear is a natural emotion in life but realizing it and controlling it is where a person grows. It sounds to me like you are doing just fine! Wonderful post! :)
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-06-25 07:28:58 
  
Mr Bob
You are always so upbeat, glad we met! I have a brother named Bob, its one of my favorite names! Even at my age, I have plenty of room to grow! thanks!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-06-25 20:53:50 
  
thank you FF, its one of mine too and I hadn't heard it in awhile

the words to "the rose" are so true, and they were speaking to me yesterday.

"Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed
That with the sun's love
In the spring
Becomes the rose"

I love that!

David, one of our relatively new, but already well known and well respected blogger left his comment somewhere else and and included an additional song, one I had never heard before, thanks David!! How thoughtful!

http://www.thoughts.com/davidsbass/blog/another-rose -for-rose-32209/

now where is that blue line? stickman????
Posted by  roe  on 2009-06-25 20:45:45 
  
What a wonderful blog. I think it's human nature to worry, it's just a matter of how much we let it control our daily lives.

I've never heard this song before, I enjoyed :).
Posted by  brlracincwgrl  on 2009-06-26 13:36:15 
  
Thanks so much, B...I cant believe you never heard this song, I'm glad you had a chance to listen!
You know, I come from a long line of worriers...it's genetic!
I worry my kids will inherit it from me!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:16:22 
  
Roe wow first of all I adore rose bushes...and what you wrote inspired me.

That song was also beautiful...Thanks for such a bright post:)
Posted by  michelle8angels  on 2009-06-26 20:51:50 
  
Michelle8angles, so glad to have inspired you! That is so nice to hear!
Thanks
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:17:50 
  
Love those moments. I call those co-incidences 'being on time'. A little rose sent a message to Rose and she heard it in the Rose. Very very special for sure.
Posted by  greunie  on 2009-06-26 21:34:57 
  
Thank you Greunie
I thought of this when I "a rose" in the morning?
Have you ever read the book, "God winks"?
I highly recommend it!

Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:22:28 
  
Don't live in fear Rose. don't ruin today with tomorrow's problems. Who knows, some of them may solve themselves. Nice song, I like it.
Posted by  circe  on 2009-06-27 19:33:20 
  
i'm with you on this, circey!
i believe too, that without a 'mature', or rather, healthy, outlook, it is possible also to ruin your own past by failing to deal with it in the context of the present and how life changes with or without personal consent!

thanks for this, roe!
it's a real thinker!

*btw* the whole soundtrack from 'the rose' is excellent - check out 'stay with me' - i'm surprised she didn't rupture her throat on that vocal!

cheers!
:)
Posted by  badlydrawnstickman  on 2009-07-08 13:40:06 
  
oophs, mr stick, that last reply about getting so smart was meant for Circe. I fear, I made a boo boo, I mean, it looks like I made a boo boo, I don't fear, fear ...anymore...yeah right!

Not that I don't think you are also highly intelligent!

Seriously Buddy, thanks for the suggestion...I have not listened to that soundtrack in ages. Sadly, and believe me... I am not proud of this fact... I still don't know how to get that play list musical thing to play in my blogging bungalow! My profile page is rather bare, omg, nothing like yours...yours reminds me of a combo of Times Square and CNN plus the New York Times, and oh heck, lets throw in the Wall Street Journal while we are at it!
Do you think if I call Best Buy, they would drop over to install it?
I digressed a bit, didn't I?
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:42:03 
  
How did you get so smart? I only wish I could possess half of your wisdom!
Glad you like that song!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:25:55 
  
circe dear
I fear
your comment got misplaced?
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:43:26 
  
circe, I meant my comment to your comment
and now I had to comment on my comment to your comment
which was lost for a bit, but reappeared...
so
if you look up, you will find it...hey, didn't someone say somewhere up there... that some problems actually solve themselves, well, here is an example! Actually, I had to help it along a bit.
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:48:28 
  
great post roe
thanks for sharing
regards fraglerock
Posted by  fraglerock  on 2009-07-01 03:02:22 
  
thanks fraglerock
after my last few comments to circe and mr stick, I forgot what this post was about!
I'm going to have to go read it again?
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:50:14 
  
Absolutely amazing post my dear you really have outdone yourself :).x. *Sniff*..

Sara.x.
Posted by  sarafeline  on 2009-07-06 10:06:59 
  
Sara, thanks so much
Would you like a Kleenex?
I love your new hairdo!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:51:56 
  
I was taken in by this blog and the music also. You write so well. Can't wait for some funny story's. I know you have them stored in your brain just waiting to come out. :)
your bud
kal
Posted by  kal  on 2009-07-06 10:13:24 
  
kal, my pal, I am glad I took you in, now, where did I put you? I lost a few comments up there, but never a blogger?

I have a couple of funny stories up my sleeve and I will let you know as soon as a post one.
thanks tweety!
Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:54:33 
  
What a great blog, I miss reading you. :)
Posted by  virtualife  on 2009-07-17 15:36:12 
  
Sara thanks honey bun
I guess you will just have to stop being remiss, and come back more often!
I'm always here and fairly easy to read.
Every time I see your avatar I have to turn my computer upside down... are you ever planning to turn the pic 2 times, clockwise?

Posted by  roe  on 2009-07-17 18:58:31 
  
Beautiful post roe! I hear you about worry, as well. We need to shake off all that worry and enjoy the moment! XX
Posted by  Ellie2008  on 2009-07-20 09:29:46 
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